It is a common misconception. An RS200 is the higher spec car but without the Cup chassis (option). An RS200 Cup is the lower (standard) spec with Cup chassis. This car will have reach/rake adjustable steering column. But as with all things, the advertiser doesn't qite know his spec. The car doesn't have 'every factory option'. Full leather for starters, Bluetooth HiFi for seconds and black roof for thirds but a nice colour combination all the same.

ETA, actually I can't see much evidence of privacy glass or a GT/Cup spoiler either.

Still learning whats what. So what are the different cars from the facelift year model and what has what spec?

RS 200
200 Cup
200
???

Not in the market yet, just lurking and the 200 is on my shortlist as I'll soon be commuting about 25 miles per day and hopefully sone track time, but this looks fantastic http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3687856.htm

Thanks in advance

Storm Grey is lovely colour!!

You can have a Clio 200, a 200 Cup or a 200 with Cup Chassis.

Yep, new RS badges (front and back) came on cars built from Feb 2010. That sounds really anal, but I only know as I had one of the first. That Nimbus one has stuck an RS on its bootlid too

From your line up the RS200 and 200 is the same thing (sometimes referred to as a 200 sport) . Basically a car with the toys, climate control, keyless etc

The 200 cup is the basic version with none of this as standard. You have to add a/c, has a cheap(er) plastic interior, no reach on the steering.

Easy way of telling them apart visually is the black strip down the side of the car (like the storm grey one in your 2nd link), if it's black it'll be a cup, body coloured then it's a non-cup. When you see them, if it has a key it's a cup, a keycard it's a sport.

The 200 sport can add the cup chassis so you get the best of both world imo (it's what I have)

As above, Feb '10 cars onwards have new badges on the grill and bootlid

It is the best car all round IMO, you HAVE to have Recaros though. They make the car.

I agree the seats make the car - I used to have a 964 RS Clubsport with Nomex covered Recaros. They add to any car experience and I think they look great in the Clio's. They are great spec cars with Recaro seats, Brembo Brakes, Speedline wheels (on some)..like an RS Porsche in that it uses other branded components where they are better than standard.

The Black one does, as it has the Red Brembo calipers and the antracite wheels

The Green one does not, as this has no red calipers and silver wheels!

Another way to spot the difference!

No difference, they just state it differently. Thise links won't open for me, but red calipers and non-silver wheels are a good start from the pics (though I know of a car that was requested with the calipers, but not the suspension, don't know how many have been done like that)

What's the budget and location in the country out of interest? Does it need to be a dealer sale (for finance etc) or can you do a private sale?

You won't get 0% on a used one. I'll pretty much state that categorically. Unless they've got a super amazing deal on with the finance company at that exact time.

The green one is nice even without the cup chassis, but they are better with it.